Just changed my oil for the first time. I find it bit irritating that in the oil change instructions they don't simply tell you what the system capacity is. All they say is to put in 2 quarts, go through the purge proceedure, shut off engine, check the dip stick and adjust oil level from there.

Well I think that is all fine and dandy and that is just what I did.........but why don't they just tell you the system capacity??? Do they think I'm going to only half drain the system and then put too much oil back in???

In any event......after the complete oil and filter change, including draining the small amount in the bottom of the engine, I ended up putting in approximately 2.25 quarts (they give you 3 quarts in the kit). Best as I can tell from a dip stick which is sometimes difficult to read is that I'm right on the full mark.

Can anybody else with a Sportsman 400/500 confirm the correct oil amount for me???

Thanks
Bob

 

Anyone?

Thanks
Bob

 

2 qts in the tank plus about a cup in the crankcase and a little more in the filter. So, you should be about right.

 

Thanks for the confirmation. My first oil change and the dip stick is sometimes difficult to read.

Thanks again,

Bob

 

dont know if ya need this info but i found this on another forum


You can use the following instead of Polaris brand oil.

2004 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O.
Engine Oil: Amsoil AFF, 2 quarts
Front Diff: Amsoil TGR, 4 ounces
Transmission: Amsoil TCC, 1 quart
Drive Hubs: Amsoil STL, approximately 2 ounces per hub (I put it in with a syringe and seal the drain plug threads with Permatex PN 59214. Clean the threads on the plug and drain hole with a Q-tip and isopropyl alcohol before reassembly with the Permatex.)

Amsoil Formula 4-Stroke OW-40 (AFF) = Polaris 0W-40 Premium Synthetic

Amsoil Series 2000 Synthetic Chaincase Lube (TCC) = Polaris Synthetic Gearcase Lubricant (AGL)

Amsoil Series 2000 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil (TGR) = Polaris Front Gearcase Fluid

Amsoil Shock Therapy Light (STL) = Polaris Premium Demand Drive Hub Fluid

Amsoil SDF13 Super Duty Oil Filter = Polaris PN 3084963

Filters for All Polaris's except 700.

NAPA: 1358
WIX : 51358
FRAM 6017A
Purolator: ML16819
AC: 2057
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